Individual Obstacles (IO)
Ten obstacles, your effort, the clock
Ten obstacles of rising difficulty, each worth more points than the last, attempted alone against a clock (about three minutes). It tests stamina, courage, determination, and how smartly you use limited time.
Scoring strategy — go for the high numbers
Higher-numbered obstacles are worth far more. Don't waste the clock perfecting easy ones — clear what you can quickly, then attempt the hard, high-value ones. Attempting a hard obstacle and not quite finishing still shows courage and determination.
Repeating one obstacle endlessly is allowed but rarely smart. Spread your effort to bank more points across more obstacles.
Courage is being scored, not just success
The GTO wants to see you commit to heights and jumps without hesitation. A bold, committed attempt that fails reads better than refusing to try. Hesitation at the take-off is the thing to train out.
Fitness underwrites all of it
You can't technique your way past poor stamina here. Basic running, pull-ups, and agility work in the weeks before make every obstacle easier and keep you scoring late in the three minutes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Burning the clock on low-value easy obstacles.
- ✗Hesitating at heights instead of committing.
- ✗Refusing to attempt the hard, high-scoring obstacles.
- ✗Arriving unfit and fading in the last minute.
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